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The Dead Mother

"Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby."

Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…

Top Cast

  • Karra Elejalde

    Karra Elejalde

    Ismael López de Matauko

  • Ana Álvarez

    Ana Álvarez

    Leire

  • Lio

    Lio

    Maite

  • Silvia Marsó

    Silvia Marsó

    Blanca

  • Elena Irureta

    Elena Irureta

    Director Woman

  • Ramón Barea

    Ramón Barea

    Night Club Owner

  • Gregoria Mangas

    Gregoria Mangas

    Mrs. Millas

  • Marisol Sáez

    Marisol Sáez

    Mother

  • Raquel Santamaría

    Raquel Santamaría

    Leire (child)

Overview

Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…

Rating

6.2 / 10
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